Math Strategies

Primary Math Strategies

  1. use counters
  2. use fingers
  3. use a number line
  4. draw a picture
  5. count on
  6. use the student handbook
  7. practice math flashcards
  8. review the Investigations games that were taught in class
  9. have your child teach you the math strategies learned in class

 Intermediate Math Strategies:

  1. draw a visual representation or use a number line
  2. create a word problem to give the equation context
  3. discuss a math problem and think aloud to share and support thinking
  4. use a multiplication chart
  5. use the student handbook
  6. practice math flash cards
  7. play educational based computer games
  8. play math games as a family
  9. review the Investigations games that were taught in class
  10. have your child teach you the math computation strategies learned in class